A group of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protesting the light rail construction on Bar Ilan Street attempted to enter the work site, with police blocking them and clashes breaking out, according to Channel 12 correspondent Eli Hirshman.
The protest is the latest in a series of demonstrations against the Jerusalem Light Rail's Green Line construction on Bar Ilan Street, a predominantly Haredi neighborhood. According to Channel 12, protesters attempted to breach the construction site's perimeter, leading to confrontations with police officers. Similar protests have occurred in recent weeks, with previous incidents including protesters breaking fences and entering freshly poured concrete. The ongoing friction reflects tensions over the light rail's route through the area, which some residents oppose over concerns about preserving the community's character.
4 developments
- StrongPolice clear Jerusalem light-rail area, reopen roads after disorder
- DevelopingJerusalem police continue operations at Bar Ilan light rail site, artery open
- DevelopingPolice arrest second suspect for blocking route, throwing stones at Bar Ilan protest in Jerusalem
- DevelopingPolice clear Jerusalem disorder, reopen traffic arteries
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